Consultation period

A Strong Future for Supported Employment

Supported employment plays a vital role in improving the social and economic participation of many people with disability in Australia.

The Department of Social Services is consulting with stakeholders on the development of the Government’s supported employment policy.

People with disability and their families and carers, Australian Disability Enterprises, employers of people with disability, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are invited to make a written submission on any or all of the 20 questions raised in the discussion paper: ‘Ensuring a strong future for supported employment’.

Workshops

The Department is running workshops to consult with people with disability, the sector and other key stakeholders on the future of supported employment.

City

Date and time

Hobart

Wednesday 21 February 2018, 10am – 2pm

Melbourne

Thursday 22 February 2018, 10am – 2pm

Melbourne

Friday 23 February 2018, 10am-2pm

Canberra

Monday 26 February 2018, 10am-2pm

Sydney

Tuesday 27 February 2018, 10am – 2pm

Sydney

Wednesday 28 February 2018, 10am-2pm

Brisbane

Thursday 1 March 2018, 10am – 2pm

Brisbane

Friday 2 March 2018, 10am-2pm

Perth

Tuesday 6 March 2018, 10am – 2pm

Adelaide

Wednesday 7 March 2018, 10am – 2pm

Registrations are now closed.

Please note: Workshop places are limited. Registering your interest does not guarantee you will be provided a workshop placement. However, the Department will endeavour to ensure all workshops represent a range of stakeholders.

If selected, you will be contacted by the Department in February 2018 inviting your participation.

The Department will not be providing funding support to attend workshops.